1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season
1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season | |
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Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | October 19, 1974 |
Last system dissipated | April 6, 1975 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Val and Alison |
• Maximum winds |
155 km/h (100 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 945 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total disturbances | 5 |
Tropical cyclones | 5 |
Severe tropical cyclones | 3 |
Total fatalities | Unknown |
Total damage | Unknown |
Related articles | |
The 1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season ran year-round from July 1 to June 30. Tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere reaches its peak from mid-February to early March.
Systems
Cyclone 01P
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Duration | November 19 – November 22 |
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Peak intensity | Winds not specified |
This cyclone existed from November 19 to November 22.
Cyclone 02P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | November 21 – November 25 |
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Peak intensity | 75 km/h (45 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from November 21 to November 25.
Cyclone 04P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | December 6 – December 9 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from December 6 to December 9.
Cyclone 05P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | December 11 – December 15 |
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Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from December 11 to December 15.
Cyclone 06P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | December 18 – December 24 |
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Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from December 18 to December 24.
Tropical Cyclone Flora
Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | January 12 – January 22 |
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Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) 980 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Cyclone Flora existed from January 12 to January 22.
Tropical Cyclone Gloria
Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | January 19 – January 23 |
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Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Cyclone Gloria existed from January 14 to January 23.
Cyclone 15P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | January 19 – January 21 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from January 19 to January 21.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Val
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | January 24 – February 5 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) 945 hPa (mbar) |
This cyclone existed from January 24 to February 5.
Cyclone 18P
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | January 26 – January 28 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
This cyclone existed from January 26 to January 28.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Alison
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | March 4 – March 13 |
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Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) 945 hPa (mbar) |
This cyclone existed from March 4 to March 13.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Betty
Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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Duration | March 30 – April 12 |
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Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) 965 hPa (mbar) |
This cyclone existed from March 30 to April 12.
Seasonal effects
Name | Dates active | Peak classification | Sustained wind speeds |
Pressure | Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Refs |
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Betty | March 30 – April 12, 1975 | Category 3 severe tropical cyclone | 130 km/h (80 mph) | hPa (28.50 inHg) | 965Vanuatu, Fiji, New Zealand | [1] | ||
Season aggregates | ||||||||
8 systems | November 19 – May 12 |
See also
References
- ↑ MetService (May 22, 2009). "TCWC Wellington Best Track Data 1967–2006". International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship.
External links
- World Meteorological Organization
- Australian Bureau of Meteorology
- Fiji Meteorological Service
- New Zealand MetService
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center